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Joseph L

Technical Director/Manager - 15 Years of Experience - Near 80207

Occupation:

Technical Director/Manager

Education Level:

High School/GED

Will Relocate:

YES

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Joseph Lopez 151 Bluebell way Franklin Tn. 37064 (954)673-3696 | jolopezphoto@aol.com www.jolopezphotography.com location photographer/ grip Summary of Qualifications Focused, results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience working within fast-paced environments in the art and entertainment industry, with an emphasis on detailed plans, productive operations, motivational team management, and superior service to clients. Innovative and self-motivated leader who excels at creating customized solutions for clients, colleagues, and the company as a whole. Demonstrated ability to effectively work on projects on a collaborative as well as a managerial level. Strong communication skills, serving as a liaison, coordinator, and manager. Successful record of accomplishing set objectives. Experience in: Photography (Editorial, Fashion, Magazine, Product, Music Video Stills) • Videography (Corporate, Entertainment) • Grip • Wardrobe Planning, Scheduling, and Coordination • Team and Operations Management • Production • Results Analysis Collaboration with Artists and Managers • High Volume Communications • Special Projects and Assignments Touring, Guitar Technician, Road Manager, Tour Manager, Experience and Accomplishments Photography • Location Photography Serve as a Personal Photographer to music artists Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons since 2002, shooting all live shows, rehearsals, portraits, and still photography on music videos. Including photos of Bruce Springsteen that was placed on the cover of the Rolling Stone. Exhibited photographs at art exhibits in Miami, Florence, Rome Italy, London, Ireland, as well as magazines that include Rolling Stone covers , Billboard, Pollstar, New Yorker, New York Times, Ocean Drive, and Surfers Journal. Dvds and websites for Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Hendrix Experience, Austin City Limits, Clarence Clemons, Hank Williams Jr., Tom Morello, Eddie Veder, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and Motor Head. Performed fashion shoots for Miami Next Model Agencies, Wilhelmina, and Ford Model Agencies. Worked as a Wedding Photographer for Town and Country and Blake Spurling Photography in Fort Lauderdale. Managed a rental house on Miami Beach for Splash Light Studios and Focus Studios, with responsibility for producing local and out of town photoshoots as well as maintenance for all camera and lighting equipment. Music Industry Photography Scheduled, coordinated, and produced shoots for Lil Stevens Underground Garage,Doyle Bramhall, Jimmy Vaughn, Tyrone Vaughn, Nico McBrane (Iron Maiden), the Halftime Super Bowl Show with Bruce Springsteen, Monday Night Football, Road Life – Old Route 66, Michael Franti, and Soja. Freelanced as a Boom Operator, Video Assist, and Grip for commercials for The Home Depot, Univision, Nokia, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Master Card, Comcast, golf commercials, movie trailers, and Jay Z and Timbaland music videos. Served as the Videographer for the Winter Music Conference in Miami in 1998, 2000, and 2005. Production and Stage Management Worked for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) to schedule, coordinate, and direct crews and operations involved in rehearsals and shows with artists that included Julio Iglesias, Barry Gibb, Allman Brothers, Lonesome Dave of Foghat, David Lee Roth, and KC from KC and the Sunshine Band. Managed stage crews and operations for Cameo/Larry Blackmon from 1997 until 1999. Road and Tour Management Guitar , Bass Technician , Managed road and tour operations for Bruce Springsteen,Little Steven Under Ground Garage ,Doyle Bramhall, Lou Gramm with Foreigner, Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, Billy Dean, Suzy Bogguss, John Berry, and Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors ect. Handled off-tour duties such as photography, studio work, warehouse maintenance, and event attendance to a Lady Gaga Video (as Clarence Clemons’ Personal Assistant), Hank Williams Jr. Monday Night Football taping, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremonies. Musical Instrument Technology Served as Horn Technician for Clarence Clemons, Piano Technician for Neil Young and Stephen Stills, and Guitar/Bass Technician and Maintenance for Bruce Springsteen, Foreigner, and Bob Seger Tour. Joseph Lopez Page 2 of 2 | (954)673-3696 | tourmanage@aol.com Accomplished Photographer and Videographer Employment Photographer, Videographer, Road/Tour Manager, Technician | Jo Lopez | Nationwide 1989 – Present Built a respected business working with well-known artists, bands, magazines, newspapers, websites, television programs, and companies to produce professional photographs and videos as well as managing tours and maintaining instruments and equipment while on tour. Crew Chief, Load Master, and Instructor | American Airlines | New York, NY and Miami, FL 1987 – 1999 Trained, scheduled, and managed teams of up to 150 members while directing operations for loading, push back, ground to cockpit communication, and ramp services to ensure on time delivery. Education, Training, and Certifications Photography Dark Room | Broward Community College Art Major | Lehman High School Crew Chief, Load Master, and Ramp Service Instructor | American Airlines Technical and Computer Skill Set Windows and Mac Operating Systems Publisher Adobe Photoshop Web-based tools and applications for online research and communications Languages Bilingual in Spanish and English. References Excellent references and professional recommendations can be provided on request.

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